Global Supply Chain Security and Management: Appraising Programs, Preventing Crimes examines the relationship between securing a supply chain and promoting more efficient worldwide trade. Historically, the primary goal of supply chain security was guarding against theft and damage. Today, supply chains are also on the frontlines in the fight against terrorism.
This book showcases industry leaders and their best practices, also exploring how the government is both a policing organization and a supply chain partner. In addition, it covers the critical roles that various technologies play, focusing on how Big Data is collected and turned into knowledge.
By using the tools provided, readers will gain a stronger understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by any organization that imports or exports products.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. The Economics of Supply Chain Security - p. 23 3. Chapter 3. Threats to Supply Chains - p. 41 4. Chapter 4. The Role of Government - p. 65 5. Chapter 5. The Role of Information Technology - p. 93 6. Chapter 6. The Business and Government Interface - p. 119 7. Chapter 7. Trade Efficiency and Security: Are They a Trade-off? - p. 137 8. Chapter 8. Mitigating Risk and Measuring Success - p. 151 9. Chapter 9. The Future of Supply Chain Security - p. 169 10. Appendix: Some Useful Concepts and Analytical Tools - p. 181 11. Index - p. 189
Global Supply Chain Security and Management: Appraising Programs, Preventing Crimes examines the relationship between securing a supply chain and promoting more efficient worldwide trade. Historically, the primary goal of supply chain security was guarding against theft and damage. Today, supply chains are also on the frontlines in the fight against terrorism.
This book showcases industry leaders and their best practices, also exploring how the government is both a policing organization and a supply chain partner. In addition, it covers the critical roles that various technologies play, focusing on how Big Data is collected and turned into knowledge.
By using the tools provided, readers will gain a stronger understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by any organization that imports or exports products.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. The Economics of Supply Chain Security - p. 23 3. Chapter 3. Threats to Supply Chains - p. 41 4. Chapter 4. The Role of Government - p. 65 5. Chapter 5. The Role of Information Technology - p. 93 6. Chapter 6. The Business and Government Interface - p. 119 7. Chapter 7. Trade Efficiency and Security: Are They a Trade-off? - p. 137 8. Chapter 8. Mitigating Risk and Measuring Success - p. 151 9. Chapter 9. The Future of Supply Chain Security - p. 169 10. Appendix: Some Useful Concepts and Analytical Tools - p. 181 11. Index - p. 189
